Horticulture Landscape Management
Associate in Applied Science
Individuals who love working outdoors, working with people, being creative, and taking care of the environment will feel right at home working in the green industry. The Horticulture Landscape Management degree provides valuable education for a future career in the landscape industry.
700
Scholarships available – and one might have your name on it
The horticulture land laboratory and arboretum are the true gems of ICC and support student learning as “hands-on” labs. ICC helps place students with outstanding local companies in internships during their sophomore year to further develop their horticulture skills. Many of these internship opportunities turn into full-time employment upon graduation from the program.
Admissions Office
Graduates of the program can immediately go into the workforce or choose to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Opportunities for students include the Horticulture Club, National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC), and ICC’s Landscape & Garden Day
Arborist, Landscape Contractor, Hardscape Installer, Landscape Designer, Landscape Estimator, Landscape Supervisor, Lawn Care Technician, Nursery/Greenhouse Professional
COMPLETION TIME
24 Months
if Full Time
5 Semesters62 Total Credit Hours
What if I attend part-time?
Our Student Success Advisors help with an academic plan that works for you.
ESTIMATED COST
$9,920
+ supplies & fees
Based on 2024-25
What financial assistance can I receive?
Find the plan right for you by connecting with our Financial Aid office.
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
12 Students
average per class
Small class sizes mean more individual attention and a higher rate of success.
View the College Catalog to see a complete list of classes for this program.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
Horticulture is the industry where arts and sciences meet! Landscaping is an industry filled with professionals who enjoy working with their hands, but also use their minds to problem solve on the jobsite. If you have a passion for working to create beautiful and environmentally friendly spaces, a career in horticulture could be for you!
Corinne Brown, Associate Professor, Horticulture Program Coordinator
How Do I Get Into the Horticulture Landscape Management Program?
Make your love of the outdoors work for you. Talk to an Admissions representative to learn how to get started.
- Complete our quick admissions application. It’s free and easy!
- Apply for financial aid (FAFSA).
- Apply for ICC Scholarships. Just 1 application for over 700 scholarships.
- High school courses in environmental science, biology, technical drawing, and agriculture are beneficial for this program.
- Working with your personal lawn or garden, or a community garden club, or working at a local garden center or nursery is good preparation for the program.
What Can I Expect As A Horticulture Landscape Management Student?
- You will learn the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and hands-on techniques and skills of the landscape industry.
- Complete an internship with a landscape company during your sophomore year.
- Graduates of the program have gone on to work for landscape maintenance and landscape design companies.
- Graduates of the program have transferred to bachelor’s degree programs at Southern Illinois University, Illinois State University, Western Illinois University, and Iowa State University.
How Am I Going to Manage This?
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What if I am working while going to school?
We have you covered. Many of our students are working adults who balance life and school. We have great resources on campus to help keep you going!
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What are my options for funding my education?
Do this first: fill out and file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Even if you don’t want federal aid, this document is used by many scholarship and grant programs to evaluate aid packages.
Look for scholarships and grants first because usually they don’t have to be paid back. The ICC Foundation sponsors some scholarships, and grants may be available from Illinois or federal programs. Other organizations also offer scholarships, and we can help you research those opportunities.
Federally guaranteed student loans can be a smart way to fund college. Think about your transfer plans and what your career looks like. Some sources recommend that you cap your borrowing at the level of what you (realistically!) can expect to earn at your first job after college. So, research careers and pay, too.
Of course, savings, jobs, and work-study are key parts of your budget. Your employer may offer tuition reimbursement. Find the tools to make a complete plan for paying for school.